With someone visiting the area. Not a local.

On how quickly that person can be verified (work info etc), keep in mind that some providers will not send replies on references right away, so the sooner you contact the provider, the higher the chances of seeing your pick, so you can lock your desired date and time, put the verification process behind and just enjoy your date!

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advance planning! I hate last-minute bookings. So as far as you want in advance for me personally.  

Since I travel, I like to know at least a month in advance.  That is usually when I am deciding on final dates and making reservations for travel.  That way I can plan accordingly.

I'm a big time organizer/planner so I'm happy when someone gives me plenty of time to plan for our experience. The more time I have the better I'll look for you. ; )

Great Question....
I too have had gentleman plan 6 months in advance.  
I do like spontaneity so, if you are a gentleman I've met before always ask, never hurts.
If you are someone new to me, and I do not know your references it may take at least a week.

are welcome. I can't always accommodate them (more than likely I can't), but I welcome them nonetheless. But for a first meeting, I need time to screen, and as someone said before, ladies don't always get back in a timely manner on references. Not to mention the fact that my engagement planning with you starts as soon as we've confirmed a date, so the longer I have to prepare for you mentally, emotionally, etc., the better our time together will be. When someone plans several weeks or even months out, I enjoy emailing back and forth to get to know them. This makes for a really intimate experience once we meet. It's a beautiful thing!

...I adore gentlemen who plan in advance!  

I usually hear from such clients within a couple of weeks before they arrive. It can take some time to arrange the deposit - not everyone's familiar with Western Union - so that's a good thing.